Clinical Educator | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	Dependent on service
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	OXFORD, OX3 7LE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you have extensive, proven experience within the operating theatre environment?

Are you passionate about teaching, supporting, and developing others to deliver excellent patient care?

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and dedicated Nurse/ODPto join our Theatres Education Team in Anaesthetics & Recovery for Churchill Theatres & Day Surgery Unit. This role will support the continued development of staff in clinical practice and deliver local and Trust Theatre specific training

This is an excellent opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic organisation. There are 19 Theatres across Surgery, Women's & Oncology Theatres.

• Churchill Theatres & Day Case Unit - 10 theatres providing regional Cancer & Transplant services across multiple specialities. Churchill Overnight Recovery Unit is a four bedded unit, providing 23 hour level 2 care to patients post major elective surgery.

• Women's Centre Theatres– five theatres delivering benign gynaecology and Obstetric services.

• Horton Theatres & Day Case Unit – 4 theatres providing day case surgery for adults and children across a variety of specialities.

This role will be based in Churchill Theatres and the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the education team across the other theatre departments to deliver training and development for staff.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principles

Oxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

We are looking for experienced and dynamic individuals with a strong interest in education within the clinical environment. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, an exceptional track record in clinical practice, experience of inter‑professional working, and the ability to teach, support, and motivate others. A positive and flexible approach is essential, and you must be an effective team player.

As a Clinical Practice Educator, your primary role will be to support the education and development of staff and students within the clinical area. You will be required to demonstrate excellent communication, influencing, and leadership skills. You will be encouraged and supported to further develop through the wide range of educational and experiential learning opportunities available. We have a comprehensive approach to staff development across all grades within theatres, supporting career progression and professional development.

We actively encourage you to arrange an informal visit and meet the team.

Please contact Theresa Lowry Matron SuWOn Theatres

Mobile 07467339442

theresa.lowry@ouh.nhs.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026

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